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Samsung HZ15W vs Sigma DP1s

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32
Samsung HZ15W front
 
Sigma DP1s front
Portability
90
Imaging
44
Features
30
Overall
38

Samsung HZ15W vs Sigma DP1s Key Specs

Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Alternative Name is WB550
Sigma DP1s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 109 x 60 x 31mm
  • Announced October 2009
  • Superseded the Sigma DP1
  • Successor is Sigma DP1x
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sigma DP1s Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Samsung HZ15W and Sigma DP1s, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the HZ15W (12MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the HZ15W (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The HZ15W was introduced 7 months prior to the DP1s so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the HZ15W grades vs the DP1s when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Sigma DP1s

 HZ15W DP1s 
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Samsung HZ15W

 DP1s HZ15W 
AnnouncedOctober 2009February 2009Fresher by 7 months

Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Sigma DP1s

 HZ15W DP1s 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Samsung HZ15W vs Sigma DP1s Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ15W comes with physical measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1s has proportions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the HZ15W and the DP1s.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sigma DP1s size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the HZ15W and DP1s is 90 and 90 respectively.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sigma DP1s top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Sigma DP1s Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ15W and DP1s.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The HZ15W with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung HZ15W will give you extra detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older HZ15W is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sigma DP1s sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Sigma DP1s Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ15W vs Sigma DP1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography details
Sigma DP1s Portrait photography details
31
manual focus
has face detect focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
you can focus manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Street photography info
Sigma DP1s Street photography info
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competitors (249 grams)
66
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (270 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ15W as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP1s as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
32
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ15W as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP1s as a Travel photography camera
54
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (249 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
64
lighter than competition in class (270 grams)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (5MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography features
Sigma DP1s Landscape photography features
40
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
44
you can focus manually
great maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
small screen (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
low max ISO (800)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Vlogging advice
Sigma DP1s Vlogging advice
28
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competitors (249g)
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sigma DP1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ15W and Sigma DP1s
 Samsung HZ15WSigma DP1s
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung HZ15W Sigma DP1s
Also called as WB550 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-23 2009-10-02
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 3200 800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.8 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m -
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 249g (0.55 lbs) 270g (0.60 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $330 $0